all spaces capped at $17 daily

The maximum daily rate for long-term parking in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages near the North and South terminals was increased from $15 to $17.

Meanwhile the maximum daily rate at the short-term parking lot outside the airport's Central Terminal, was adjusted from $30 to $17 or $2 for every 20 minute increment up to two hours and 40 minutes, officials said in a release.

“With the opening of new terminal facilities for international arrival passengers, all 8,059 of our parking spaces are now considered premium parking spaces depending on your airline,” said Miguel Southwell, Miami-Dade Aviation Department Deputy Director for Business Retention and Development. “The rates have therefore been simplified to reflect this change.”

Travelers can continue to take advantage of valet parking in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages for $18 within three hours or $30 per day for three hours or more, according to the release.

Economy Park and Ride parking is also available for $3 an hour for the first two hours or at a daily rate of $8.

AIRPORT FAST PARK

In other airport parking news, off-site parking company Airport Fast Park is giving away complimentary snacks and treats to guests who park at their facility during its national customer service week, which runs through Friday.

Customers will receive free breakfast treats or afternoon snacks and beverages depending on their arrival time at the off-site parking facility through Oct. 7, 2011.

Fast Park customers who ‘like’ its Facebook page will also have a chance to win an iPad, and the winner will be announced Friday. A tailgate party with hot dogs and hamburgers will cap off festivities at the off-site parking lot that day.